Student Success

Student Success is committed to student’s academic success from their first research paper to their first job interview. Located on the second floor of the library, the Student Success Center provides academic support and career counseling for all students.

Please contact us for all academic resources, questions/assistance with online needs, and clarifications on advising information/timelines.

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ASE provides support for students who demonstrate the need for remediation in basic academic skills as determined by standardized test scores. C-N ASE Program is overseen by Director, Joshua A. Bivens. Students who are required to take at least two ASE courses will be advised by the Student Success Center until satisfactory completion of the courses.

Writing and reading classes are designed to prepare students for writing compositions (essays) and to improve reading and study skills.

Reading Skills (ASE 030*) is a 3 credit course offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. This course focuses on comprehension and vocabulary development, listening, note-taking, test-taking and time-management skills.
Basic Writing Skills (ASE 031*) is a 3 credit course offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. This course focuses on reviews and development of grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and composition (essay) skills and mechanics.

Math courses are designed to prepare students for 100 level college math courses.

Intermediate Algebra (ASE 034*) a 3 credit course offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. This course focuses on number system, basic operations and properties, equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, graphs, exponents and radicals, ratio, proportion, and variation.
Intermediate Algebra II (ASE 070*) a 2 credit course offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. This course provides additional skill development in college algebra. This course is taken with Math-120ST.

A grade of at least a “C” is required to pass the ASE courses, and any failed ASE course must be repeated the next semester.

In addition, students in this program will be required to take ID 120, Academic Strategies. This two hour course is designed to reinforce study skills, time management skills, etc. Students in the ASE program must satisfy all of the academic requirements of the University (see Academic Standing in the catalog).

*Hours are not degree credit hours and cannot be used toward graduation requirements. However, academic skills enhancement credit hours and grades are used in determining athletic eligibility (first year only) and enrollment status for financial aid eligibility when required by the University to be taken.

Spring 2024 Peer Tutor Schedule

Our Peer Tutoring program is designed to help you understand difficult concepts and become confident with your knowledge, all in a relaxed setting. Our Peer Tutors are CRLA Level 1 certified, department recommended, and students just like you!

Peer Tutoring is a drop-in service offered Monday – Thursday from 4:45 – 9 p.m. in the Student Success Center — Room 217. Teams sessions may also be scheduled.

NEED HELP WHEN PEER TUTORING ISN’T AVAILABLE?

Current C-N student have access to “Brainfuse”, an Online Tutoring Service. Brainfuse is accessible through Canvas.
The C-N Library is offering numerous online resources and the service of live online chats with our research librarians.
The Student Success Center is a one-stop-shop for Academic Resources to assist students for in-classroom and remote learning systems. Please check out the Academic Resources – Quick Links to utilize these tools and services.

The Student Success Center hosts a variety of fun and engaging activities and events to expose students to the numerous programs and resources offered at Carson-Newman University. Students, faculty, and staff look forward to our end-of-semester Late Nite Breakfast, Five Days of Finals, Sweets & Treats, Welcome Week giveaways, Major & Career Resource Fair and many more events throughout the year!

Research Librarian

Student Success FAQ

We provide a variety of services including:

Academic Advising for all students who have not declared a major
Peer Tutoring – Certified tutors available to assist students in a variety of courses and subjects
Career Development Center
Advising students who are on academic probation
College Success Strategies courses
Student-athletics academic support
The Writing Center (in conjunction with the English Department)
Project/Research Guide (in conjunction with Library Services)
THE STORE – Career Closet & Food Pantry

Speak with your academic advisor, return to class, and talk with the professor. Make sure to go to class every day after this.

You should discuss any change in your major/minor with your Academic Advisor and, if necessary, a counselor in Student Success. If you decide to change your major, then an advisor will discuss the appropriateness of the change based on your career goal. You will fill out a Change of Major form, get necessary signatures, and return to Student Success. Once the change is processed, you will be assigned an advisor in your new academic department.

We are located on the second floor of the Stephens-Burnett Library.